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November 11th - 18th, 2012
Freedom of the Seas
Eastern Caribbean Tour
The World’s Largest Lifestyle Cruise
Welcome
Aboard!
It’s Time to have
some Fun!
Welcome Aboard!
Welcome to the largest Lifestyle Cruise in History. Sometimes
“Size Does Matter” and on this ship, it does!
This will be a cruise unlike any other cruise you’ve ever been on
and once you experience a Couples Cruise, we hope you’ll find
it tough to be on a regular, “vanilla” vacation again.
This program will give you a lot of information that will help
you enjoy the cruise to it’s fullest. This ain’t your normal
“vanilla” cruise, this is a Couples Cruise, the biggest and
the best in Clothing Optional, Adults Only Cruises for
Couples Only.
If you have cruised with us before: Welcome Back! If this is
your 1st Couples Cruise, then you have an exciting vacation just
waiting to set sail, with almost 4,000 people. The minute we pull
away is one more minute closer to arriving back in port, so make
the most of this cruise and you’ll be glad you did.
If you have any questions, just ask one of our staff members in
the Couples Cruise Shirts and they will be happy to help you. If
you see us (Bob, Tess or Wayne) in the hallways or up on deck,
say “Hi!”. We may be on our way to our next meeting with the
ship or trying to squeeze in a quick meal before the next show,
but we’ll always be able to reply with a quick “Hi!”, right back
at ya!
Remember our motto: No Kids, No Shoes, No Swimsuits, No
Problem! Now, go check out this program, read your Daily
Compass that is delivered to your stateroom, for the daily activities, parties, seminars and classes that are happening each day
and we’ll see you around the ship!
Your Hosts,
Bob & Tess & Wayne
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Couples Cruise 2012 Guidelines
Please help us ensure everyone has the best possible time by abiding by all of our (and RCCL’s) conduct rules and by
looking out for fellow Couples Cruise attendees. Your actions represent our event and will go a long way toward our
acceptance in this community.
The Freedom of the Seas security staff is very tolerant but we do not need to test their tolerance. Keep your parties
private and behind closed doors. Please dress properly while walking around the ship.
The ship reserves the right to put passengers off the ship, at any port, who will not follow their rules of conduct. If this
happens, you will not get a refund and you will have to make your own way home from the port. Plus, you’ll look really
silly and your friends will laugh at you as we sail away.
Please read and adhere to the following guidelines:
1. Respect: "No means No!" Anyone that doesn't understand this or is making unwanted advances could be
subject to expulsion from the ship at the next port,
without a refund.
2. Nudity Rules: Nudity is only allowed on the pool
decks (11, 12, 13), and all hallways leading to your cabin.
Topless is permitted in the Couples Cruise Lounge (Olive
and Twist) and the Night Club (The Crypt). Please note
that you cannot go Nude in any elevator; you must be
covered. No nudity is allowed in the restaurants, casino,
shops, Promenade, lounges, or other public places not
mentioned above. Please sit on a towel at all times if
nude, it’s just common courtesy. In going to the Fantasy
Play Area (Pharaoh’s Lounge), please wear a robe or
cover up.
3. Sexual Activity Rules: Feel free to get to know one
another on the dance floor, exchange e-mails, or meet
afterwards in your cabin; but no sexual activity is permitted in the dances, pool deck, lobby or any public place.
There is a time and a place for everything; sexual activity can only take place in your private cabins or in a designated private hospitality area.
Under no circumstances can you approach any of the
shipboard staff for any sexual reason. They are not permitted in your cabin or they will lose their jobs. This rule
is extremely important and we know that you would not
want to be escorted off the ship at the next port.
Naturally, there would be no refund.
4. No Drugs: This is simple- "Just Say No" Anyone
breaking this rule will be banned from any of our future
events and cruises forever, again- no refund. Do not buy
drugs in Ports, you will be arrested.
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5. Camera Policy: Photos of other passengers without
permission is not allowed. If you are seen taking photos of
groups of people without their permission, your camera can
be taken by security to be reviewed. Inappropriate photos
will be deleted at the discretion of the security supervisor.
Any photos taken on board the ship are for personal use only.
Photos, or videos from this charter cruise cannot be
published, printed, made public on the internet, YouTube or
used for any other purpose without written approval from
Couples Cruise.
6. You Must Listen to the Ship’s Security & our Couple
Cruise Staff: If someone says you are acting or dressed inappropriately, you probably are. Please respect the ship’s security, they are here to protect you and the our attendees.
Anyone not adhering to our or the ship’s conduct policies can
be put off the ship at the next port.
7. Intoxication: If you become intoxicated and disruptive,
you will be escorted to your cabin.
8. Prostituting: Passengers are not permitted to pay nor
accept payment to engage in any form of entertainment or
sexual activity.
9. Protect Yourselves: It is your responsibility to act responsibly when it comes to personal protection.
10. Smoking: Smoking is permitted only in designated areas
of the ship. No smoking is permitted in any cabin. Smoking
is permitted on your balcony and other designated areas
throughout the ship. Please note that RCL will impose a fine
of $250.00 for smoking in your cabin.
11. Have Fun: It's a rule, and it's enforced!
Welcome Aboard the Couples Cruise
Getting into your Cabin
The cabins won’t be available until after 1 pm. If you get
on board before then, head to the Windjammer and have
lunch or go to the pool and relax or grab a drink at one of
the 24 bars onboard.
Seminars
We have lots of great seminars planned for the week. You
can find a list of seminars in the Daily Compass which
will come out each evening and are delivered to your
staterom to let you know what’s in store for the next day.
Most of our seminars are located in the two playroom
areas but there will be some in the main theater, as well.
The times and locations in the Daily Compass will be the
final word as things may change between now and then.
Booking Excursions
If you haven’t already booked an excursion in one of our
ports, you should do it on the 1st day. Many of our clothing optional excursions sold out weeks ago, but there are
some great options still available.
You can also book excursions in your room and if you
book them before 3 pm, your tickets will be delivered to
your cabin that evening.
Specialty Restaurants
Brand New! Vintages Wine Bar is introducing a new
Wine Tasting series each night. Each evening there will
be two sittings (one at 6:30 and one at 9:00 pm) with different menus and wine pairings every night for $49 p/p.
Those reservations and any available in the other specialty restaurant are going quickly, thanks to the online reservation system. Go to Deck 11 to either Chops or
Portofino’s to make your reservation tonight.
Bob Versus Graham
Today starts an epic journey between two legends. Watch
each day as Graham (the Cruise Director) and Bob (the
Co-Founder of Couples Cruise) go head to head in some
of the most grueling and demanding challenges ever
undertaken at sea.
The goal? Get Graham in a thong.
Who will win? Tune into channel 14 to see...
Nudity Rules
Here is a complete list of where exactly you can be naked,
topless or must be fully clothed. Make sure to leave your
clothes on until after we have left the port and the Captain
has announced it is OK to do so.
Where you Can be Naked:
You can let it all hang out in these areas, but there is no
sexual activities allowed in any public areas.
On the Pool Deck (Main Pool, Solarium, H2O)
On the Sun Decks (Decks 12, 13, 14)
In the Cabin Hallways
In the Fantasy Play Area (Pharaoh’s Lounge)
Where you Can’t be Naked:
There is a time and place for everything, but these places
are not the ones for nudity.
On the Rock Climbing Wall or Flo Rider
On Tenders coming & going to Coco Cay
On your balcony or any sundecks when in port
In the Elevators
In any Restaurants, Bars or Dining Rooms
On the Promenade
In the Gym or Spa
Where you Can be Topless:
You can’t be naked in these areas, but you can be topless.
In the Nightclub (The Crypt on Decks 3 & 4)
In the Viking Crown Lounge (Olive & Twist Deck 14)
Studio B (During dance parties only)
No Street Clothes:
These areas are for people looking to explore and enhance
their own sexuality, not a place to hang out and socialize.
In the Pharaoh’s Lounge (Deck 5)
In the Conference Center (Deck 2)
If you want to grab a drink and talk with friends, then go to
one of the many bars onboard, but if you want to visit these
areas, you need to be in lingerie, boxers, briefs, pajamas or
robes.
If you have questions about where and when nudity is
allowed, just see one of our Couples Cruise team members.
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Bob & Tess’ Corner
So many people miss out on traveling because they have too
much to do, not enough money, they can’t get off work, and
on and on. We were that couple once, until we went to
Mexico with James & Champagne
(from Castaways Travel) and we made
on the Galapagos
a commitment to start traveling. No
matter how we had to do it, we were
going to see the world. And travel, we
have.
During the past 18 months, since our
last full ship charter, we have traveled
to over 30 countries on 11 different
cruise ships, plus planes, helicopters,
buses, zodiacs, and rickshaws. Some of
our favorite adventures took us to
Thailand, Venice, Alaska and the
Galapagos Islands. Needless to say,
we’ve been pretty busy traveling and
we love it!
Of course, many of our cruises were
spent working on future Couples
Cruises and on many of these cruises, we never got off in
any of the ports because of meetings and work on Couples
Cruise projects.
In fact, just 2 weeks ago, we were on this very same
Freedom of the Seas, sailing through almost 80 MPH winds
and heavy seas from Hurricane Sandy. On the last day of
the site inspection, they even shut down all of the of the
pool decks. That didn’t matter to us, we were busy working
in our cabins anyway.
This is the largest event we have ever produced. We have
put on over 50 events over the last 12 years, selling over
40,000 room nights, but nothing as large as this Couples
Cruise on the Freedom of the Seas.
playing with the tigers in Thailand
When this program went to print, we had 3,650 people
scheduled to be onboard, making this the largest lifestyle
event in the last 10 years (maybe ever!).
It really takes a lot of people to put on an event like this. We
have over 60 people on our team, not including the extra
DJ’s, Sound and Lighting contractors,
Comedians, Bands and entertainment. There
Islands
are also over 1,400 crew on board the ship.
When have you attended a party or resort
and had over 1,500 people to serve you?
There are 24 bars on board this ship. On
any given night, you will have over 10
music and dance venues to choose from.
You will see world class entertainment and
dine on fantastic food. You have picked one
of the best lifestyle vacation options ever
available. You chose wisely.
I hope you take the time to look at each
Daily Compass (delivered each evening)
and check out the morning shows on
Channel 14 for a list of the day’s activities.
There is no way to see or do everything, but
you can highlight the things you want to do
and make the best of each day.
I have a couple of words of advice for you:
Stay up late * Order room service * Sleep in
Make love to your partner * Then have sex with them
Drink too much * Meet new friends * Laugh (a lot)
Eat a great meal at Chops or Portofino’s * then eat Pizza
Expand your boundaries * Relax * Enjoy your life
Life is short, take time to travel and enrich your lives.
Your hosts,
at Macchu Picchu
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Wayne’s Corner
Wow, it has been 19 months since our last Couples Cruise,
Full Ship Charter. I know that you’ve been waiting for this
to happen as much as we have.
A lot has happened since our last charter, the
biggest of which was my recent marriage to my
new wife Haiyan. We have been together for 2
1/2 years and she has been a steadfast companion and supporter of both me and my businesses.
new language. So, if you meet someone who does not speak
your language, take the time and try to communicate with
them. In the end, it could become an incredible experience
for both of you and a new long lasting friendship.
Best of all, since lifestyle couples tend to be great travelers,
there is nothing like going to a new country and learning
about the lifestyle scene from your
new friends.
On Deck 6 at the end of the promenade above Guest Relations, you will
find the COUPLES CRUISE HELP
DESK. Please stop by and ask any
question you have on this cruise and
any future Couples Cruise.
I spend a lot of time in China each year due to
manufacturing with my medical supply company. Having her with me has really made my life
easier and more complete.
We are expecting hundreds of reservations this week, so don’t wait until the
last day to stop by and book your next
Couples Cruise, make it early in the
week to make sure you get the best
cabin or even get on board the next
cruise.
Many people are surprised to learn that the
Couples Cruise is still a hobby for me. My main
business is manufacturing drugless medical therapy equipment in both the human and veterinary
fields; which are shipped all over the world.
Naturally, due to being involved in strenuous
lifestyle activities, couples can on occasion
develop joint problems or other indications. I
would be happy to discuss any situation with
you either during the cruise or after (please see the ad for
CENTURION opposite this page).
It’s exciting being a part of the largest ever lifestyle party at
sea. This project has been 3 years in the making with thousands of hours invested by so many gifted and talented people. Many of them, you will meet this week and I just want
to say “Thank You” to each and every person who has
devoted energy, and in many cases, have volunteered their
time for this project.
If you use a Travel Agent and book a
Couples Cruise at our Help Desk,
they will still get credit for your booking. Most of the Travel agents are on this charter, so take the
time to get to know them better.
Finally, take the time to review our total program for the
week ahead and circle the activities and functions that
interest you. Be prepared right from the start for everything
this week has to offer. You’ll be glad you did.
Happy Cruising!
We are particularly proud that Couples Cruise is attracting
couples from over 45 countries; it’s a great way to learn a
The Newlyweds
Wayne & Haiyan
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Couples Cruise Tips, Hints and Helpful Advice
Couples Cruise
Tips, Hints & Info
If you don’t do anything else, take a couple of minutes
and read the next couple of pages to learn more about
what is in store for you on this Couples Cruise.
This isn’t your “normal” cruise, so if you’ve cruised
before, you need to know about our special rules and
events. If you haven’t cruised before, then it is even more
important to read on.
The Onboard Waste System
One of the most important things that you have to understand is that the bathrooms are very sensitive to what’s
put into the toilets. This is a vacuum system, kinda like
on an airplane, and it gets clogged very easily.
The ONLY things that can be put into the toilets are
the ship’s toilet paper and human waste. Do not
flush any condoms, wet wipes, tampons or other
feminine items or it will clog your toilet. Not
only will it clog your toilet, but everyone
downstream from you as well.
The ship’s toilet paper is very thin, and it is a
special material that completely dissolves in
water that is made especially for vacuum systems
like this. We had a couple of bad clogs on our last
Couples Cruise and it was mainly because of baby (wet)
wipes. These wipes do not break down (yes, even the
flushable ones) and will clog the system.
We are putting waste baskets in every bathroom with a
plastic bag that will be emptied out a couple of times a
day, so you won’t have to flush any of the prohibited
items. Please use them!
Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, let’s move
onto more pleasant topics.
Help Desk
If you want to book a future Couples Cruise or you have
a question, just stop by our Couples Cruise Help Desk
located on Deck 6 aft (look for the big sign).
If you have a question that pertains to the ship, go to
Guest Services on Deck 5, our Help Desk is just for
Couples Cruise questions.
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Nudity
Our #1 question we get in our Help Desk is “Where can we
get naked?”. The answer is- anywhere that is outside, with
the exception of the sports area on deck 13. See the full list
on page 3.
Our #2 question is always “When can we get naked?”. The
easy answer is that we’ll let you know. When we are in port,
we will be docked right next to several ships (including the
Disney Dream with a couple of thousand kids onboard), so
we have to wait until the Captain makes an announcement
letting us all know that it is clear to “get comfortable”.
Usually, this happens right after we leave port, but might
have to wait until we get past the local bars watching the
ships sail away. While I know how much fun it must be to
get naked and moon the nice people having a pint at the
local Cape Canaveral marina bars, this could really come
back to be a serious problem, not only for us, but Royal
Caribbean and you personally.
Recently, on another charter (not ours), a couple was
on their balcony while in port and thought it would
be a good idea to get naked and have sex.
Apparently, some locals not only saw it, but took
pictures and turned it into the local authorities.
They were able to figure out which cabin it was
and the couple was taken of the ship and arrested.
Now I don’t know about you, but there are plenty of
places to have fun and party on a Couples Cruise that are a
heck of a lot better than ending up in a foreign country’s
jail.
Playrooms
Speaking of great places to party, our Fantasy Play Area will
be open every night and during our sea days too! If you
want to get a sneak peak at our playrooms on the first night,
go to the Pharaoh’s Lounge, on deck 5 forward, at 9 pm for
a free tour.
This is a great way to see the rooms before they have anyone playing inside. If you were a little nervous about going
in, this is the perfect time to see what the playrooms are all
about.
We also have a dungeon and a couple of other rooms on
deck 2 (forward) that will be open for tours. There will be a
“Dark Room” for complete, anonymous exploration and a
“Hall Pass” room for those that want to play separately as
well as our single, off duty, team members.
You’re on Vacation: Act like it!
Your never going to see these people again (well, maybe
some of them), so let your hair down and have some fun.
If you wait until the last day to get crazy, you’ll look
back on this cruise and think of all the fun you could
have had.
So, pretend that Day 1 is Day 7 and you only have a few
more hours on board: then rip your clothes off, do a
naked belly flop into the pool, talk to a hot couple you
normally would be too shy to talk to, do things in the
playroom you’ve never done before and then get up
tomorrow and do it all again!
Life is short... Play hard!
Proper Etiquette
Now that you are ready to go wild, I must remind you
about proper etiquettes. Of course, we have already
e-mailed you our rules, made you sign them before
coming on board and we have a copy printed on page 2
of this program, so I won’t go over them again here, I’ll
just say that you had better read them and be responsible
for your behavior (& your partner’s behavior).
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There’s a Time and a Place for Everything
We’ve already addressed the “where and the when” you can
be nude on board the ship, but I also want to address where
and when sexual activity is appropriate. The easy answer is
“never in public, only in private”.
Sexual activity is only allowed in your stateroom or in the
Fantasy Play Area located on the 5th Deck, in the Pharaoh’s
Lounge or in the private areas located in the Conference
Center on Deck 2.
We believe strongly that there is a time and place for
having fun and there is a time and place for sexual activity.
Even though you might be an exhibitionist, that doesn’t
mean that other people want to see you having sex in the
jacuzzi. O.K., I’m not even going there...
Another important thing I must point out: there are over
3,600 people on board to flirt with, get to know and have
fun with, so get to know them and leave the cruise ship staff
alone. I know there are certain people out there that like the
challenge of corrupting “vanillas” and having fun with
someone their not supposed to, but they are strictly off limits. We really mean it and we have had to put people off the
ship before for breaking this rule.
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I understand that most of the ship’s staff is hot, I get it. But
they will also get fired if they get caught having fun with
you. Do you really want to go home knowing that someone
lost their job because you thought it would be fun to try to
hook up with one of the cruise staff?
There are plenty of fish in the sea, please leave the ship’s
staff alone. O.K., now back to the fun stuff.
Photo CD Deal
One great part of our cruises are the professional photos that
you can take home. Every night, there will be booths set up
with different backgrounds where people can get their pictures taken while they are dressed up for dinner or in their
sexy theme night outfits/costumes.
You can get your pictures printed or even burned to a CD.
One of the best deals on board is the special Photo CD
package that will give you a copy of every photo you’ve
had taken onboard for $299.
At first, that sounds like a lot, but think how much it would
10
cost to go to a professional photographer back home. Better
yet, think about what it would cost to show up at that same
photographer’s studio, every night, for 7 nights. Then, factor
in that you can get pictures taken in every port, at dinner, at
the theme parties and at any (or all) of the photo booths and
you still pay one price.
Of course, you need to make the decision on the 1st day to
make sure you take full advantage of this opportunity and
you get the most photos for your money.
Best yet, this is a great chance to get plenty of recent pictures for AlreadyBooked.com, Facebook or social websites.
Important Photo Rules
The most important single rule you need to know about
taking pictures: Don’t take pictures of people without their
permission. Ever. Period.
Some cruises, resorts & conventions have strict “No
Camera” rules and I always see cameras at them.
Eventually, someone gets pissed and I’ve seen fights break
out and cameras wrestled over and security get involved...
needless to say, “No Camera” rules never work.
So, we are instituting a rule that allows people to use
cameras, but only to take photos of themselves, not general
pictures of the cruise itself. If you see anyone taking pictures of you, please let us know ASAP and we will have the
picture(s) deleted. Anyone repeatedly breaking this rule will
have their camera confiscated until the end of the cruise.
If you want to take a picture of you and your friends having
a great time on the Couples Cruise, then back up against the
bar, the DJ booth, the side of the ship or a wall, but make
sure you aren’t including other guests in the background.
Camera Wristbands
We do have a professional photographer on board (his name
is Josh) to take pictures of the cruise, but only of those people that sign a model release. If you don’t mind being on
our website and marketing materials (flyers, hand outs, banners, etc...), then fill out one of our model releases and you
will get a bright yellow wristband.
The great thing about using wristbands is that you can wear
them when you are ready for photos and take them off when
you don’t feel like being photographed.
We will take some super slow shutter speed photos at the
parties to show the size and vibe of the party while allowing
the motion of the dancing to be captured. Don’t worry, if
you see Josh taking a photo of the pool deck or one of the
theme parties, we will not use any of the pictures where
anyone is recognizable.
We have been doing this for over 12 years and we have
never had anyone shown on any of our websites that didn’t
sign a model release. Our number one goal is our passenger’s privacy and we will not compromise that for anything.
If you have a model release wristband, look for Josh at our
parties and make sure you get your picture taken. It will
help us reach more people like us that don’t know what a
Couples Cruise looks like and they need these types of pictures to help them decide to join us on a future cruise.
Dining Room etiquettes
You can’t be naked in the Dining Room areas. On most
“Nude Cruises” the nudists all know about the unwritten
rule about sitting on a towel. If you decide to come to the
dining room in a short skirt, with no underwear, please sit
on a towel. Note: Our staff will have towels available at the
entrance to all of the dining venues, so you won’t have to
bring one with you.
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Music Venues
This year we really kicked it up a notch when it comes to
music. With so many people onboard and so many different
types of music, it was important to us to be even more
diverse than ever before. Luckily, this ship has so many
great venues, we could arrange a lot of great choices.
Each venue on the ship will have a distinctive style of music
and you can either try different spots each night or simply
find the best venue that suits your taste in music and
become a regular.
We have brought in a lot of extra comedians, headliners,
bands and DJ’s to make this cruise the most exciting at sea.
We’ve put together a list of most of the bars and venues
onboard to give you a guide on what you can expect to hear
and see in each place. Please read this next part carefully
and you’ll already have a good idea where you will fit in.
Main Pool (Deck 11)
During the day, we will play fun pool party music at a moderate level for a fun “Pool Party” atmosphere. We will start
off with some Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley or maybe a live
Caribbean Band and as the day goes on, we will play more
rock & roll and dance music (top 40).
At night, we are going to pump up the music, turn on the
light show and turn this space into a Bourbon Street style
nightclub. We will start off with Top 40, then progress to
more club (dance) music later in the night.
Warning: This is where it gets loud and full of energy, if it is
too loud for you, you might want to check out another
venue or head up to the 14th deck for a great view of the
light show and a little (O.K., a LOT) quieter atmosphere.
H2O (Kids Pool, Deck 11)
This is an awesome area for our cruise. Normally, this section is reserved for kids, but this week, it’ll be for people
acting like kids. Think Burning Man meets Wet & Wild and
you’ll get the idea. We will be playing down tempo, South
Beach Electronic music each day, moving up the tempo as
the day goes on.
At night, this area will turn into a Wet & Wild Electronight
Dance Party playing House Music. It’ll be unlike any house
party you’ve ever attended.
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Solarium (Deck 11)
If you aren’t looking for a party or you just want to relax,
then the Solarium is the spot for you. We will play music at
a very low volume, with a very chill mix.
You can also hang out on the sun decks (decks 12 & 13) if
you want to get away from the music. You will hear some
music on these decks, but there are plenty of places you can
lay out and relax without being in the middle of the party.
Couples Cruise Lounge (Olive & Twist Deck 14)
We are bringing on Luther Kent, one of Tess & my favorite
singers to play in this lounge most nights. He will be playing old standards, some Jazz and Blues. This will be a great
place for those not interested in the “Dance Parties” or for
those looking for slow songs and belly rubbing music.
When Luther isn’t playing, the ship’s Jazz Band and Robby
Vee will be filling in. This is one of our favorite venues and
you will be able to find us up here most nights.
Dream Pleasure Tours Lounge (Schooner Bar Deck 4)
This Piano Bar is always a huge favorite for our passengers.
Normally, the Freedom has one piano entertainer that plays
a couple of hours a night, on this Couples Cruise, we have
hired three piano players that will play from 6 pm until late
at night.
If you’ve ever been to a Howl at the Moon dueling piano
bar, you’ll recognize this style of entertainment. If not,
you’ll be in for a treat. With three different players, you’ll
always be in for a different show each night.
The Topless Disco (The Crypt Decks 3 & 4)
This is the ship’s main nightclub and it is awesome.
Because we will be playing more of today’s club music on
the pool decks, we are going to kick it old school and play
more soul, funk, R & B, 70’s and 80’s dance mixes.
We will also be hosting several Meet & Greets inside the
Topless Disco, so make sure to check out the Daily
Compass so you can see if there is a Meet & Greet that
matches your interests.
If you are more disco than Vegas nightclub, then this might
be the best venue for you. Stop by and compare it to the
other parties and you’ll know exactly where you fit in. Best
part: You can go Topless!
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Studio B (Deck 2)
Normally just an Ice Skating rink on any other week, we
are hosting some great dance parties down below for a
unique and entertaining experience. It can be very windy on
the 1st and last day of the cruise (going out of and into Port
Canaveral, so we planned ahead and will move the pool
party down to Studio B for some Top 40 and Club music to
kick off and end the cruise in style.
On Air Club (Deck 2)
The On Air club will host our nightly Karaoke Parties by
Mark Maze. You might get to see some comedy, you might
become part of a show, you never know what will happen
when you visit the On Air Club.
We will have a special guest comedy show by the
Dominatrix of Ditties. Check your Daily Compass for
details on each evening’s activities.
Castaways Pub Club (Bull & Bear Deck 5)
One of our favorite places to relax and sing along to fun
songs everyone knows is this English Pub on the
Promenade.
Ron Delmar will entertain you with popular songs. If you
like the Beatles to Paul Simon, Neil Young to Tom Petty,
Johnny Cash & Jimmy Buffet, then this is the place for you
to hang out.
Entertainers
Robby Vee and his Rock & Roll Caravan
Robby Vee is a Rockabilly Original, a second generation
rocker (son of Bobby Vee: Take Good Care of My Baby, the
Night Has a Thousand Eyes, Rubber Ball, Devil or Angel,
Love You More Then I Can Say) and a Rockabilly Hall of
Famer! Robby Vee is steeped in rock’s timeless tradition of
pop, swing, rockabilly and bop.
He has learned from, shared credits and stages with the
architects and legends of Rock ‘N’ Roll, such as Little
Richard, the Everly Brothers, Carl Perkins, Sir Paul
McCartney, Eric Clapton, Dion, The Righteous Brothers,
Buddy Holly’s Crickets, Dick Clark and his ‘Caravan of
Stars Rock ‘N’ Roll Show’ and many more.
Robby Vee will perform as the headliner in the Acadia
Theater on Day 2 as well as a couple of other venues (see
your Compass for daily details).
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Couples Cruise Tips, Hints and Helpful Advice
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Luther Kent
Luther is a Jazz and Blues legend in New Orleans and
around the world. He has traveled through Europe and all
across the US playing everything from Standards and
R&B to the Blues and New Orleans Jazz.
Luther has played with Boz Scaggs, B.B. King, Bobby
Blue Bland, Slim Harpo, Jimmy Page, Bonnie Bramlett,
Greg Allman, Etta James, Joe Cocker, Stevie Winwood,
Bo Diddley, Dr. John, Rita Coolidge, Righteous Brothers,
Ike & Tina Turner, Wilson Pickett, ZZ Top, Rickie Lee
Jones, Mick Fleetwood, Billy Preston, Ernie K-doe, Mike
Post, Average White Band, AL Hirt, Billy Ekstein and Pete
Fountain.
Drew Thomas
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Drew Thomas practices a unique and original school of
illusion. By using ordinary objects everyone can relate to,
he changes our preconceptions towards “magic”. No
smoke, mirrors, or exotic animals. Instead, Drew relies on
his arsenal of spray paint, metal, gears, wood, and power
tools.
His appearances as a finalist on America's Got Talent, television’s number one-rated summer show, have exposed
greater and greater audiences to a powerful new brand of
magic and theatrical experience: A high-energy production
shaped and perfected through more than 6000 live performances. Drew Thomas has been materializing fans for
his unique brand of magic and illusion for more than a
decade. Today, his act incorporates hundreds of thousands
of dollars in production, illusions and special effects.
Mark Maze
Mark Maze offers a captivating combination of visual
comedy and quick wit in every performance. Whether he
is performing his comedy sleight of hand, hypnosis, game
shows, karaoke, or MC; one thing is certain, it is going to
be funny. In every performance, members of the audience
are invited to join Mark on stage. This always results in
some very funny and unscripted comedy. The audience, are
the star of the show.
After nearly 25 years, Mark has established himself as a
world-class entertainer with an electrifying personality. His
extraordinary showmanship always leaves audiences with a
memorable entertainment experience. Mark will be hosting
the hilarious Dong Show, and he will be hosting many popular Karaoke shows in our On Air Studio sponsored by
Tom’s Trips.
Scott Record
Scott started his comedy career at Dangerfield’s in NYC. In
fact Rodney Dangerfield liked Scott so much he brought
him on tour for three years as his opening act. Scott works
frequently in Vegas, Lake Tahoe and Atlantic City, where he
was awarded the Variety Act of the Year.
He has worked with Anne Margaret, Bob Hope, Frank
Sinatra, Huey Lewis, Tom Jones, Julio Inglasis, Tim
Magraw, Faith Hill, Celine Dion, Cher, Clint Black and
many more.
Jim David
A comic headliner at clubs and corporate events across the
country, this Southern boy with a Northern attitude is winner of the MAC Award for Outstanding Comedian and the
Backstage Magazine BISTRO Award for Outstanding
Comedian. He has appeared on and off Broadway, in films
and commercials, and at the Aspen HBO US Comedy Arts
Festival, Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival and the
Chicago Comedy Festival. His one-man comedy SOUTH
PATHETIC was produced at the Williamstown Theatre
Festival.
John Sackett
John Sackett hails from St. Petersburg, Florida and has been
a Dueling Piano player since 1996. He is well known on the
Dueling Piano circuit as a regular performer at such notable
venues as Howl at the Moon in Tampa (where we first saw
him perform), Louisville, Baltimore, and Indianapolis; Pub
13 in Ypsilanti (Michigan), Mojo's in Grand Rapids
(Michigan), The Penguin in Columbia (Missouri), DJ's
Dugout in Omaha, and Dueling Pianos in Palm Harbor.
John will be playing nightly in the Dream Pleasure Tours
Lounge on the 6th Deck (Schooner Bar).
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Kory Simon
He’s ideal for a lively piano bar seeking a fun, party atmosphere. When you enter a piano bar and are unable to get a
seat, you can be sure that Kory is the one behind the keys.
He has a dynamic way of communicating with his audience,
and his vast repertoire and range makes him capable of
playing just the right song at just the right time. Kory’s
customers will surely never forget a night at his piano bar
Fantasy Play Area (Pharaoh’s Lounge)
Normally, this lounge is used for ballroom dancing, Bingo
and oldies music, but this cruise the Pharaoh’s Lounge will
be transformed into a beautiful, private Fantasy Play Area
for you to explore and expand your own sexuality.
We will have music inside, but we are changing over the
playlist to Tantra music with an eastern, rythmic flair. This
will be music to your ears once the people chime in with
their own sounds of pleasure, but you’ll just have to hear it
to believe it.
Special Tip #1: There are no street clothes allowed inside
the Fantasy Play Area. In order to enter, you must be wearing lingerie, a robe, a towel or something that is clearly not
street clothes. We’ve found that people standing around
fully dressed, do not set the proper mood. Couples that are
already dressed down are more apt to join in and have fun.
Special Tip #2: Go to the Ship’s Store to get your, one of a
kind, Couples Cruise robe. Great for wearing in the
Windjammer so you don’t have to get dressed, the robes are
the perfect accessory for those heading to the Play Room.
Take a Gamble
The Casino is a great place to have fun, make a bet and
maybe even hit the jackpot! There are 84 brand new slot
machines that are just like going into the newest casino on
the Vegas strip.
We are going to have several Slot, Blackjack and Poker
Tournaments with some great prizes, so if you are a “player” make sure to stop by and sign up for a Tournament.
Not only does the casino have all of the popular card games
and tables, but they are putting a Blackjack and a Poker
table on the pool deck just for us. I’m still trying to figure
out how we can play strip poker when everyone is already
naked.
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Couples Cruise Meet & Greets
We have put together a series of smaller Meet & Greets that
will bring couples with common interests together and give
them a chance to get to know each other better.
Some of these receptions are open to anyone, some are for
certain guests only (usually reserved by a Travel Agency for
their loyal guests). Each Meet & Greet will clearly outline
who is invited and if it is a cash bar or an open bar.
Day 1: Sunday, Nov 11th
Lifestyle Lounge Meet & Greet
Open Bar
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Couples Cruise Lounge (Olive & Twist) : Deck 14
For anyone that booked this cruise through Lifestyle
Lounge. This is a chance to meet other LL’ers on board &
get the party started quickly.
* You must have booked with LL in order to attend
Day 2: Monday, Nov 12th
TheSwingerCruise.com Meet & Greet
Open Bar
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Couples Cruise Lounge (Olive & Twist) : Deck 14
If you booked your cruise through TSC, they have a special
reception with an open bar, so come and say “Hello!”.
* You must have booked with TSC in order to attend
Caliente Meet & Greet
Cash Bar
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Caliente Bar (Champagne): Deck 5
Stop by and meet other Caliente & Caliente Caribe couples.
Latin Couples Meet & Greet
Cash Bar
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Vegas Exchange Bar (Boleros): Deck 4
If you are from somewhere other than the US and Canada,
then stop by and meet other International couples at this
Meet & Greet. We will have nametags that you can write
your country and what languages you speak.
Kinky/Fetish Meet & Greet
Cash Bar
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Topless Disco (The Crypt): Deck 3
If you are interested in a little BDSM or just feel like being
tied up for a little while, stop by to meet some of the other
kinky couples onboard. This is a BYOP (bring your own
paddle) party.
Day 3: Tuesday, Nov 13th
Nooner Meet & Greet
Cash Bar
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Dream Pleasure Tours Bar (Schooner): Deck 4
Don’t feel like partying at the pool? Feel like a nooner?
Show up to the Nooner M & G and see who else is ready to
party in the afternoon. If you find someone compatible, you
can head down to the 2nd deck and start having fun.
Couples with Hall Passes Meet & Greet
Cash Bar
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Dream Pleasure Tours Bar (Schooner): Deck 4
Do you have a “Hall Pass”? A Hall Pass is when a couple
decides that their relationship is open enough that they can
separate and “head down the hall” with someone else and
play.
If so, stop in to see who else is available for some afternoon
fun. Remember, there are plenty of afternoon play areas
open on Deck 2.
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Couples Cruise Articles
What’s your Fantasy?
The “Next Big Thing” in Clothing Optional Resorts
Tess & I have been at every lifestyle friendly and
Clothing Optional Resort out there & we’ve seen some
come and go. We’ve seen some run down places and
some pretty nice places, but we’ve never seen anything
like Fantasy Resort and Spa.
After our last Naughty in N’awlins in July, we were both
exhausted and looking to relax and recuperate for a few
days, when the developer of Fantasy Resort and Spa
(Michel Gaucher) called us and invited us to come and
check the place out.
I hadn’t heard that much about this brand new resort,
but having been to Puerto Vallarta many times before, I
couldn’t pass up an opportunity to return to our favorite
place in Mexico.
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So we packed our bags and two days later we were in
Puerto Vallarta on our way to the resort. We had no
plans other than to relax for a couple of days and take
in some of the local sights, but from our first tour of the
property, we knew that we had to be a part of this fantastic place.
Over the next week, we went deep sea fishing, zip lining, ATV & mule riding, we visited secluded beaches
and waterfalls, went snorkeling and saw the “Rhythum
of the Night” show that is something you HAVE to check
out when in Puerto Vallarta.
Each night, we went back to our suite to relax and took
a dip in our private swimming pool and listened to the
frogs and the birds and we totally relaxed. It was one of
the best trips we had taken together in a long time and
we were hooked!
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We met a couple of times with the developers and
asked them what their long term plans were for the
resort and they laid out their vision. The resort hadn’t
transitioned over to a clothing optional destination yet,
but we could see the changes that they were making to
make this the best resort in the world for people like us.
We listened and gave them our advice and then we
watched them go to work. They built a brand new 20+
person jacuzzi with a bunch of beautiful cabana beds
surrounding it for a fun little play area.
They added a huge palapa bar between the two infinity
pools to give people a central meeting area and a great
place to get out of the occasional rain shower.
They pumped up the night club with the largest lighted
dance floor/dual stripper pole combo I’ve ever seen and
put in a couple of playrooms. The new concept was well
on it’s way.
One day, we even got a chance to use their
Temazcal, an ancient ritual with a local shamen
(holy man) where you climb inside a clay dome
that is heated to over 190 degrees (yes, almost
200 degrees!). Talk about an intense experience.
The answer is that we have an awesome staff that help
us do all of these great things. We couldn’t do anything
without all of our team members and our full time staff
in New Orleans, New Jersey and Los Angeles.
I’m not telling you to check out Fantasy Resort and Spa
because I’m the Executive Vice President of Sales and
Marketing, I’m telling you to check it out because it is
the nicest Clothing Optional Resort in the world and the
introductory pricing is unbelievable for what you get.
The best deal is the Foursome for the price of a
Twosome. It is a special we came up with, for this
cruise only. I wanted to give you guys the best deal possible for supporting our cruises.
Just contact your favorite Travel Agent on board to sign
up or fill out the form in your “Welcome Aboard” bags
and turn them into the Couples Cruise Help Desk on
deck 6 (aft). After all, isn’t it time you lived out your
Fantasy?
Anyway, the entire trip was fantastic. The food
was outstanding, the selection of tequilas was
great and the staff really wanted to make our visit
the best possible.
After returning home, we decided to contact the
developers and see if we could help get this project off the ground. While the place was amazing,
not many people had heard about it yet and the
place was going to full Clothing Optional mode in
October.
In a matter of weeks,
Tess and I signed on to
be part of the Sales and
Marketing team to help
get Fantasy Resort and
Spa off the ground and
full of fun people, just like
yourself.
I know what your thinking? How does Bob &
Tess have the time to put
on Naughty in N’awlins,
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launch a new resort?
Every room is a
Suite at Fantasy
Resort and Spa.
If you want HUGE
Suites, your own
private pool, fine
dining, beautiful
playrooms
(designed by Bob &
Tess), then your
Fantasy can come
true.
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Couples Cruise Meet & Greets
Day 3: Tuesday, Nov 13th (continued)
SwingLifestyle.com Meet & Greet
Open Bar
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Couples Cruise Lounge (Olive & Twist) : Deck 14
If you booked your cruise through SLS, they have a special
reception with a cash bar, so come grab a drink and say
“Hello!” to all of the other SLS’ers!
* You must have booked with SLS in order to attend
Parlez Vous Francais Meet & Greet
Cash Bar
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
The Topless Disco (The Crypt): Deck 3
Do you speak French? Maybe you are from France, or
perhaps French Canadian. Maybe you took French in high
school or college & you want to practice... Either way, stop
by to meet other French speaking couples this afternoon.
Castaways Travel Meet & Greet
Open Bar
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Couples Cruise Lounge (Olive & Twist) : Deck 14
James & Champagne are hosting a Meet & Greet for all of
their Castaways Travel clients, so stop by and have a glass
of wine, or a cocktail before dinner and get to meet your
Castaways Hosts.
* You must have booked with Castaways in order to attend
Soft Swap Couples Meet & Greet
Cash Bar
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Dream Pleasure Tours Bar ( Schooner): Deck 4
Not looking for full swap? Just getting started? Stop by the
Schooner Bar to meet other couples that want to have fun,
but not looking to go all the way.
U.S. Regions Meet & Greet
Cash Bar
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
The Topless Disco (The Crypt): Deck 3
Trying to find other couples from Florida? California?
Texas? Ohio? Come to this M & G and look for the table
tents from different parts of the country and you will find
couples that could live close by.
AltPlayground.net (APG) Meet & Greet
Open Bar hosted by Lynn & Fred at The Swingers Cruise
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Couples Cruise Lounge (Olive & Twist) : Deck 14
If you are a member of AltPlayground (APG), this is a great
time to meet other people from the site.
* Open for all APG members (screen names required)
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Schedule
Day : 3:00 pm
Day : 10:30 am, 12:30 & 3:00 pm
Day : 10:30 am, 12:30 & 3:00 pm
Located in the On Air Lounge on Deck Day 3: Tuesday, Nov 13th (continued)
Char Travel & Venus Couples Wine Mingler
Cash Bar
6:00 PM –7:00 PM
Char Travel Casino Bar: Deck 4
Don’t miss a sure bet and Join Char Travel at the Casino
Bar for a quick Meet & Greet before dinner.
Bi Couples Meet & Greet
Cash Bar
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
The Topless Disco (The Crypt): Deck 3
Are you a Bi-Couple? Are you looking for Couples that are
Bi Playful? If so, this is a great place to meet other couples
with similar interests.
Day 4: Wednesday, Nov 14th
Kinky/Fetish Meet & Greet
Cash Bar
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Topless Disco (The Crypt): Deck 3
Tonight is a Bondage theme night for the Meet & Greet.
Bring your own rope...
Day 6: Friday, Nov 16th
Nooner Meet & Greet
Cash Bar
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Dream Pleasure Tours Bar (Schooner): Deck 4
It’s Friday, but still plenty of time to party... So why not pop
down to the Schooner Bar to see if you can find someone
ready to party. Remember, everyone there is looking to
meet someone too.
Couples with Hall Passes Meet & Greet
Cash Bar
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Dream Pleasure Tours Bar (Schooner): Deck 4
Remember, many of our Couples Cruise Team Members are
single and this is the best place for them to meet couples
with a hall pass or other singles on board. So what are you
waiting for?
Right Connections Travel & SwingersCruise.com’s
Meet & Greet
Open Bar
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Couples Cruise Lounge (Olive & Twist) : Deck 14
Right Connections is inviting their customers to a special
hosted bar reception as a thank you to their loyal customers.
* You must have booked with RCT of SwingerCruise.com
in order to attend.
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Tryst Meet & Greet
Cash Bar
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
The Topless Disco (The Crypt): Deck 3
If you booked with Tryst Travel or are fans of Tryst
Magazine (www.trystmagazine.com), then stop by for a fun
social hour on this sea day.
Couples Cruise Meet & Greet
Open Bar
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Couples Cruise Lounge (Olive & Twist) : Deck 14
If you booked directly through Wayne or Bob & Tess, or the
CouplesCruise.com website, come join us for a Cocktail
Reception and a heartfelt “Thank You” for supporting our
cruises. We really appreciate your business and want to personally thank you for cruising with us.
* You must have booked with us directly in order to attend
Hugh & Judy Meet & Greet
Cash Bar
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Topless Disco (The Crypt): Deck 3
Hugh & Judy will host a party for their friends, Playcate
attendees and couples that signed up for the cruise through
them.
Soft Swap Couples Meet & Greet
Cash Bar
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Dream Pleasure Tours Bar (Schooner): Deck 4
Not looking for full swap? Just getting started? Stop by the
Schooner Bar to meet other couples that want to have fun,
but not looking to go all the way.
AlreadyBooked.com Meet & Greet
Cash Bar
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
The Topless Disco (The Crypt): Deck 3
AlreadyBooked.com is the only “Couples Cruise Approved”
site to find couples going on our cruises. Stop by and create
your own passport (for free!) and start your cruise experience early.
Kinky/Fetish Meet & Greet
Cash Bar
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Topless Disco (The Crypt): Deck 3
Tonight theme is Black & Blue Fetish. Let’s show this ship
how to REALLY dress up tonight.
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Meet & Greets
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Day 7: Saturday, Nov 17th
Nooner Meet & Greet
Cash Bar
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Dream Pleasure Tours Bar (Schooner): Deck 4
It’s Saturday, but still plenty of time to party... So why not
pop down to the Schooner Bar to see if you can find someone ready to party. Remember, everyone there is looking to
meet someone too.
Couples with Hall Passes Meet & Greet
Cash Bar
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Dream Pleasure Tours Bar (Schooner): Deck 4
Remember, many of our Couples Cruise Team Members are
single and this is the best place for them to meet couples
with a hall pass or other singles on board. So what are you
waiting for?
Jewel of the Seas Meet & Greet
Cash Bar
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Dream Pleasure Tours Bar (Schooner): Deck 4
Are you going on the Jewel of the Seas cruise in January?
Well let’s get the party started early and meet other couples
going on the next Couples Cruise (or thinking about it).
Soft Swap Couples Meet & Greet
Cash Bar
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Dream Pleasure Tours Bar (Schooner): Deck 4
Not looking for full swap? Just getting started? Stop by the
Schooner Bar to meet other couples that want to have fun,
but not looking to go all the way.
I know this is a lot of Meet & Greets, but this is why we are
here, to help like minded people find each other on board.
If you don’t find the perfect Meet & Greet for you here, go
to the board on Deck 5 (near the stairs down to the casino)
and create your own. You can create a “Foot Fetish Fans”
Meet & Greet and pick a time and a place on board (that is
already scheduled to be open) to see if any other fans show
up. I’m going to go and wash my feet right now, see you at
one of the Meet & Greets!
Of course, the best way to meet & greet other couples is
with a smile and a happy “Hello!”. It’s amazing what can
happen if you just break the ice and meet new people.
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